Edward E. Whitacre Jr. College of Engineering
Future Red Raider Engineers
At the Whitacre College of Engineering, you'll gain the knowledge, experience, and confidence to innovate, lead, and make an impact.
Choosing a college is about more than choosing a major. It is about finding a place where you can grow, solve problems, build confidence, connect with people who share your goals, and prepare for a career that can change lives. At Texas Tech, future engineers learn by doing.
Every student begins the process from a different place. Find the information that fits where you are right now.
Explore majors, student life, scholarships, visits, and what it takes to become a Red Raider engineer.
Explore Your OptionsLearn how your credits may apply, connect with advising resources, and plan your next step.
Transfer InformationDiscover the support, community, safety, career preparation, and opportunities available to students.
See Career PreparationFind resources to help students explore engineering, visit campus, and connect with the college.
Plan a VisitStart Exploring
Explore our digital viewbook or experience engineering firsthand through a summer camp designed for high school students.
Digital Viewbook
Browse programs, student life, scholarships, research opportunities, career preparation, and the experiences that make Whitacre College of Engineering a place to build your future.
Open ViewbookExplore Engineering Camp
High school students can explore engineering through hands-on projects, campus experiences, faculty interaction, and opportunities to discover what engineering at Texas Tech can look like.
Explore CampEngineering is not one path. It is a collection of disciplines that shape infrastructure, technology, energy, health, manufacturing, computing, and the world around us.
Design processes, materials, and systems that transform energy, health, and industry.
Learn More →Build the infrastructure, communities, and systems people rely on every day.
Learn More →Create software, systems, data tools, and technologies that power the future.
Learn More →Work with circuits, computing, communications, power, robotics, and intelligent systems.
Learn More →Improve systems, operations, manufacturing, logistics, and human-centered processes.
Learn More →Design machines, products, vehicles, thermal systems, and solutions that move the world.
Learn More →Prepare for energy careers through reservoir, drilling, production, and energy systems.
Learn More →Compare departments, degree options, minors, and opportunities across the college.
View Programs →Looking for Graduate Programs?
Explore master's and doctoral programs, graduate admissions, research opportunities, assistantships, and faculty across the Whitacre College of Engineering.
Hands-On From Day One
Why Whitacre?
At the Whitacre College of Engineering, students are challenged, supported, and inspired to become the engineers the world needs.
Apply engineering concepts through design projects, labs, research, and real problem-solving experiences.
Learn from faculty and staff who help students grow academically, professionally, and personally.
Build career momentum through employer events, internships, alumni connections, and professional preparation.
Student Experience
Engineering students do more than attend class. They build, compete, lead, mentor, conduct research, serve the community, and create friendships that last long after graduation.
Find communities connected to your major, interests, identity, career goals, and leadership path.
View OrganizationsBuild, test, compete, and gain real engineering experience through hands-on team projects.
Explore TeamsWork with faculty, labs, and research groups tackling problems that matter across industries.
Research OpportunitiesStudy abroad, research, serve, or intern internationally while building a broader engineering perspective.
Explore Global OptionsEngineering learning communities help students build friendships, study together, and find support early.
Housing InformationPrograms like LYFE, First Generation mentoring, advising, and academic support help students navigate college.
Student SupportCareer Ready
From your first year through graduation, the Engineering Opportunities Center helps students prepare for internships, co-ops, interviews, career fairs, and the job search.
Meet employers recruiting engineering students for internships, co-ops, and full-time roles.
Get help strengthening resumes, cover letters, elevator pitches, and application materials.
Practice interviews and build confidence before meeting with employers.
Attend workshops, information sessions, and networking events with industry representatives.
For Parents & Families
Choosing a college is one of the biggest decisions your family will make. At the Whitacre College of Engineering, students are supported from their first campus visit through graduation with academic resources, mentoring, career preparation, and opportunities that help them succeed inside and outside the classroom.
Our goal is not simply to graduate engineers. We prepare students to become leaders, problem-solvers, and professionals ready to make an impact.
Student Spotlight
Whitacre College of Engineering students are conducting research, leading organizations, completing internships, building competition projects, studying abroad, and preparing for careers that make an impact.
View Student StoriesFrom your first campus visit to graduation day, Whitacre College of Engineering provides the resources, community, and opportunities to help you build what comes next.
Edward E. Whitacre Jr. College of Engineering